5 Things, Dec. 18: Smoothies at Sunrise

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. Franson Family Chiropractic posted a new blog yesterday about the benefits of Smoothies at Sunrise. Check out their blog here and learn more about becoming a Local Voice on Beverly Patch.  

2. Pretty cool: Herbert and Jan Schlein of Beverly have pledged $100,000 to the Beverly Children’s Learning Center to support student enrichment, teacher training and mentoring, and workshops focused on recruiting and strengthening members of the non-profit’s board of directors. See the full story here. 

3. Don't forget: Tuesday's at 10:15 a.m., Glen Urquhart School offers a storytelling session including books, songs. rhymes, finger plays, ring games, and more fun. Check out more information on the free event here.

4. Lost Doll: An announcement was posted on Beverly Patch yesterday, for a "American Girl, Bitty Baby" doll found at O'Bear Park on Friday. Check out the announcement here. 

5. Today's Weather: Showers. Areas of fog. High near 49. East wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

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